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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.42, 1,168.44 and 505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.42, 1,168.44 and 505.82 is: 757.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.42 : 1,168.44 = 505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.42/1,168.44 = 505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.42x = 1,168.44 × 505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.42x = 591,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,020.32/780.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.31

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